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Planning and Access Committee R HYBUDD O GYFARFOD / NOTICE OF M EETING Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Snowdonia National Park Authority Emyr Williams Emyr Williams Prif Weithredwr Chief Executive Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Snowdonia National Park Authority Penrhyndeudraeth Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd LL48 6LF Gwynedd LL48 6LF Ffôn/Phone (01766) 770274 Ffacs/Fax (01766)771211 E.bost/E.mail : [email protected] Gwefan/Website: : www.eryri.llyw.cymru Cyfarfod : Pwyllgor Cynllunio a Mynediad Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher 3 Ebrill 2019 Amser 10.00 y.b. Man Cyfarfod: Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog. Meeting: Planning and Access Committee Date: Wednesday 3 April 2019 Time: 10.00 a.m. Location: Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog. Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Gyngor Gwynedd Members appointed by Gwynedd Council Y Cynghorydd / Councillor : Freya Hannah Bentham, Elwyn Edwards, Alwyn Gruffydd, Annwen Hughes, Judith Mary Humphreys, Edgar Wyn Owen, Elfed Powell Roberts, John Pughe Roberts, Gethin Glyn Williams; Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy Members appointed by Conwy County Borough Council Y Cynghorwyr / Councillors : Philip Capper, Wyn Ellis-Jones, Ifor Glyn Lloyd; Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Llywodraeth Cymru Members appointed by The Welsh Government Mr. Brian Angell, Ms. Tracey Evans, Mrs. Elinor Gwynn, Mr. Neil Martinson, Mr. Ceri Stradling, Mr Owain Wyn. A G E N D A 1. Apologies for absence and Chairman’s Announcements To receive any apologies for absence and Chairman’s announcements. 2. Declaration of Interest To receive any declaration of interest by any members or officers in respect of any item of business. 3. Minutes The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 6th March 2019 be signed as a true record (copy herewith) and to receive matters arising, for information. 4. Inspection Panel Reports To submit the report of the Southern Area Inspection Panel held on 13th March 2019 together with the report by the Director of Planning and Land Management on the application. (Copy herewith) 5. Reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management To submit the reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on applications received. (Copies herewith) 6. Update Reports To submit update reports, for information. (Copies herewith) 7. Delegated Decisions To submit the list of applications which have been determined in accordance with delegated authority, for information. (Copy herewith) ITEM NO. 3 SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK PLANNING AND ACCESS COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY 6th MARCH 2019 Councillor Elwyn Edwards (Gwynedd) (Chairman) PRESENT: Members appointed by Gwynedd Council Councillors Freya Bentham, Alwyn Gruffydd, Annwen Hughes, Judith Humphreys, Edgar Wyn Owen, Elfed Powell Roberts, John Pughe Roberts, Gethin Glyn Williams; Members appointed by Conwy County Borough Council Councillors Philip Capper, Ifor Glyn Lloyd, Wyn Ellis-Jones; Members appointed by the Welsh Government Mr. Brian Angell, Ms. Tracey Evans, Ms. Elinor Gwynn, Mr. Neil Martinson, Mr. Owain Wyn; Officers Mr. G. Iwan Jones, Mr. Jonathan Cawley, Mr. Aled Lloyd, Mr. Richard Thomas, Mrs. Iona Roberts, Mrs. Anwen Gaffey, Mrs. Gwen Aeron. 1. Apology Mr. Ceri Stradling. 2. Declaration of Interest Councillor Annwen Hughes declared both a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 4 (1) on the Agenda, under paragraphs 10 (2) (c) (i) and 12 (1) of the Code of Conduct for Members, and left the meeting whilst the matter was being considered. Councillor Wyn Ellis-Jones declared both a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 4 (3) on the Agenda, under paragraphs 10 (2) (a) (i) and 12 (1) of the Code of Conduct for Members, and left the meeting whilst the matter was being considered. 3. Minutes The minutes of the Planning and Access Committee meeting held on the 23rd January 2019 were accepted and the Chairman signed them as a true record. Arising thereon, Item 5 (1) Alterations to existing dwelling and extensions at ground and lower ground level, construction of new external patio area including alterations to existing retaining wall, construction of garage and engineering works to create additional parking areas (revised scheme), Froneithyn, Aberdyfi. Case Officer advised that following further measurement, the extension was in fact 4m² smaller than the size of the original dwelling. 1 4. Report by the Director of Planning and Land Management Submitted – Report by the Director of Planning and Land Management on planning applications and compliance matters. Please see the Schedule of Planning Decisions attached. 5. Update Reports Submitted – Update reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on planning applications and compliance matters. Please see the Schedule of Planning Decisions attached. 6. Delegated Decisions Submitted and Received – List of applications determined in accordance with delegated authority. RESOLVED to note the report. 7. Planning Appeal Submitted and Received – copy of the following appeal decision:- Appeal by Mr. Andrew Speers against the Authority’s decision to refuse planning permission for the change of use from C1 to C3 (Dwelling) at 1 Ty Bodfor, Rhes Bodfor, Aberdyfi. LL35 0EA. (Appeal dismissed). The meeting ended at 11.15 2 ITEM 3.1 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING DECISIONS – 6th MARCH 2019 Item No. 4. Report by the Director of Planning and Land Management (1) NP5/69/16C – Proposed erection of 2,700 square metre (135m x 20m x 7.03m) 32,000 bird poultry unit for the production of eggs, improvements to access track and associated ground works, Castell Mawr Farm, Llanegryn. Reported – The Director of Planning and Land Management advised that following the decision taken at the Planning and Access Committee on the 5th December 2018, and assessed against the revised Planning Policy Wales Edition 10, officers concluded that new material information had been raised and the application was now being re-submitted to the Planning and Access Committee for further consideration. Further information on odour, dust and noise levels received. The Environmental Health Officer considered the further information was still insufficient. The applicant has requested that Members defer consideration to the next meeting of the Planning and Access Committee in order to submit further details. RESOLVED to defer consideration at applicants’ request. (2) NP4/11/247L – Part change of use of unit to provide dog grooming service, Unit D, Royal Oak Stables, Betws y Coed. Reported – Officers to seek reassurance with regard to foul water drainage. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (3) NP4/26/271B – Change of use of agricultural building into a coffee roasting unit, Hafod-y-Geunan, Nebo, Llanrwst. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (4) NP5/50/415D – Alterations and two storey extension to former public toilets to create a dwelling, Ty Bach, Aberdyfi. Reported – Case Officer advised that the plan on page 66 of the Agenda was incorrect and should be disregarded. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (5) NP5/57/946C – Erection of 5 dwellings comprising 3 terraced dwellings, and 2 semi- detached with new vehicle/pedestrian access, and associated road and landscaping, site near Llety’r Bugail, Pencefn, Dolgellau. Reported – Case Officer presented the report and Members and Officers further discussed landscaping conditions. Officers confirmed that the application was below the threshold for a language impact assessment and that the applicant was required to indicate which of the dwellings was subject to a Section 106 affordable local occupancy agreement prior to any permission being granted. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (6) NP5/57/1152 – Change of use of second and third floors into two houses of multi- occupation, 4 Frondirion, Dolgellau. Reported – Case Officer presented the report and detailed background. Public Speaking Mr. Rhys Davies, the Agent, addressed the Planning and Access Committee and asked Members to consider the following:- 3 - the application was for change of use of a building to provide accommodation for chefs who work in The Royal Ship Hotel, Dolgellau and George III Hotel, Penmaenpool. Chefs are experienced and generally an older demographic which will represent 75% of the building’s occupants. - transport will be provided to transfer staff between work and their accommodation. - concerns were raised that the development would result in anti-social behaviour. The Housing Act 2004 introduced new mandatory licensing for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) which ensures the highest of standards. - a property manager will be employed and should any anti-social behaviour occur, then the licence holder would be subject to a fine of up to £5k. There is also a fine of £20k for not having the necessary licence. - Members were assured that all measures will be taken to ensure no anti-social behaviour problems at this property. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (7) NP5/70/9L – Erection of detached garage, land adjoining Plas Gywair, Llangywair. Reported – Case Officer presented the report and advised upon local concerns. RESOLVED – Site Inspection. (8) NP5/71/AD38A – Installation of 5 information panels, Caer Gai, Llanuwchllyn. Reported – Members supported the principle of providing information panels but noted concerns over design, materials and the proposed locations. Members felt the interpretation boards should be in keeping with the location. The Director of Planning and Land Management advised that the
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